LORDS OF THE TRIDENT are back with the third single off of their upcoming EP, ‘V.G.E.P.’ out October 1st, with “Valerie,” a cover of the Steve Winwood classic. The single is accompanied by a music video, paying homage to the original.
Frontman Fang VonWrathenstein explains:
“When I was a kid, the local mall arcade – ‘Aladdin’s Castle’- was a short bike ride from my house, so I basically grew up there. I remember parking my bike, entering the mall out of the hot summer air, and listening to the canned mall music being played over the tiny, ceiling-mounted speakers as I walked toward the arcade. More often than not, ‘Valerie’ by Steve Winwood would be playing as I reached the doors of Aladdin’s Castle, where the busy noises of the arcade machines would overtake the sound of Mr. Winwood belting out the name of his lost lover. That’s why, for whatever reason, I associate ‘Valerie’ with the childhood thrill of exchanging my quarters for tokens and challenging the latest video game. We wanted to pay homage to the original hand-painted video by attempting to recreate the look and feel (and aspect ratio!) of Steve Winwood‘s legendary music video. How’d we do? Let us know in the comments of the video!”
Watch the New Music Video for “Valerie” HERE
The EP made its “sudden drop” as an exclusive release for LORDS OF THE TRIDENT‘s Patreon supporters. Anyone who pledges $5 or more to the LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Patreon gets immediate access to download the full EP and the band’s last four albums, 25+ live albums, 10+ singles, and more!
‘V.G.E.P.’ Track List:
1. To Kill a God
2. Master of Speed
3. Jet Set City
4. Valerie
5. The Ballad of Jon Milwaukee
Watch the Music Video for “The Ballad of Jon Milwaukee” HERE
About LORDS OF THE TRIDENT:
Born from a volcano containing metal and steel, Fang VonWrathenstein‘s immortal quest was to assemble a band of the most metal warriors imaginable. After thousands of years and multiple bandmates captured or killed by the shadowy multinational group known as SPIDR, the LORDS OF THE TRIDENT are currently in their strongest lineup yet: Fang – whose voice will randomly set microphones ablaze – on lead vocals. The wrongfully disgraced aristocrat-turned-sellsword Baron Taurean Helleshaar on lead guitar. The shadowy master of samurai subterfuge Akira Metal on lead guitar. The high priest of death, Pontifex Mortis, on lead bass. And the animal-loving, percussively proficient Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger on the lead drums. Together, these warriors roam the lands in search of ever greater battles, more lustrous loot, and the strongest of heavy metal fans to join their metal army!
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